Mexico

Airports in Cancun

Overview

Consistently rated among the most popular holiday destinations
worldwide, Cancun draws millions of sun-worshipping holidaymakers
to its sparkling beaches each year. The main gateway to this
holiday paradise is Cancun International Airport, a large (and
growing) facility that is currently Mexico's second-busiest
airport.

Processing more than 12 million passengers each year, Cancun
International Airport is nearly always packed with foreigners
arriving and departing Mexico, and has good-quality services and
amenities aimed at making the transition pleasant. Abundant
shopping and dining opportunities, including famous franchise bars
like Air Margaritaville and Corona Beach Bar, keep the festive
atmosphere of Cancun alive even in the terminal.

Flights to Cancun are easy to find, especially in the peak
summer months when many international airports add seasonal routes
to their schedule; regular flights are available from major cities
like New York, Paris, London, Lisbon, Santiago de Chile, Chicago,
and Amsterdam.

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) from downtown Cancun and 12 miles (20km) from the Hotel zone.

Getting to the city

Taxis can be used to get to the town. An official taxi company
provides services from the airport and can be paid for at the
airport. Airport ADO buses leave the airport from all three
terminals every 30 to 45 minutes and go to downtown Cancun as well
as Playa del Carmen.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Sunday in October).

Contacts

Cancun International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.

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